Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

1. Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill

8.5
810 N Marshfield Ave (at Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 41 tips and reviews

Omar O.Omar Ortiz: Cup of elote, roasted red pepper sauce for tacos. Then Boom you're in love

Lexi C.Lexi Culbertson: The red pepper sauce is amazing on EVERYTHING!

Eric D.Eric Dirksen: Get the crushed red pepper sauce. You'll thank me later.

La Scarola is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

2. La Scarola

8.6
721 W Grand Ave (btwn Halsted & Union), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 68 tips and reviews

Dustin M.Dustin McQuary: It doesn't get more authentic than La Scarola for some old school, red sauce Italian food.

Sean M.Sean McEntee: Shouldn't have waited this long to go here. Perfect, loud red sauce joint

Jon B.Jon B.: Incredible atmosphere, full of energy, and awesome food. My favorite so far was a daily pasta special featuring scallops and shrimp with squid ink pasta in a red sauce. Excellent!

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

3. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.1
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 349 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Klynstra: Try a pepperoni and jalapeño pizza with red sauce. It rocks. As does the Dysfunction Ale.

Rishad T.Rishad Tobaccowala: Pepperoni and jalepenos with green pepper and red sauce with either dysfunctionale or golden arm.

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: Order the Sausage, Bacon & Giardinera pizza with red sauce. You can thank me later.

Villa Rosa Restaurant, Pizzeria and Catering is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

4. Villa Rosa Restaurant, Pizzeria and Catering

8.5
5786 S Archer Ave (at Long Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Garfield Ridge · 6 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Szumny: Best meatsauce on the Southside, try the breaded steak sandwich with red sauce and mozz chz on garlic bread, it's the best!

William Q.William Quiñones: They have weekly specials. On Saturdays is baked lasagna all you can eat for $8. I tried and doesn't disappoint. The service was good and everything went well. 👍

MalloryMallory: worth every dime

Francesca's on Chestnut is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

5. Francesca's on Chestnut

8.6
200 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 23 tips and reviews

TaraTara: Some of the best mussels in Chicago here! Spicy red sauce is to die for.

Stephen L.Stephen Lawrence: Get the fried calamari, frutti de mare and of course the tiramisu!!!!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The toughest part of Mom's brunch here will be choosing between the smoked salmon omelette, the eggs Benedict and the fried eggs with spicy pesto.

Taqueria & Restaurant Cd. Hidalgo is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

6. Taqueria & Restaurant Cd. Hidalgo

7.9
7104 N Clark St (at W Estes Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Rogers Park · 7 tips and reviews

Kris b.Kris b: mmm tripe tacos that can't be beat.. wish they were on the dollar menu tho. their homemade green and red sauces are also great

Paola M.Paola Mesa: Really good and tasty taco plus they are only $1 mon-fri which is an amazing deal! Try the tripe tacos!!!

Joseph H.Joseph Heywood: Dollar tacos everyday!

Fred & Jack's is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

7. Fred & Jack's

8.8
7600 S Yale Ave (btwn 76th & Vincennes), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · West Chatham · 46 tips and reviews

Michael O.Michael O'Brien: Red sauce to die for

Traci H.Traci Hill: The steak tacos, the double cheeseburgers and their French fries are delicious!!! The Italian Beef will have you stuffed for days!!!!!

Chris J.Chris Jelkes: Get the steak cheese fries. You will be happy.

Diamante Azul is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

8. Diamante Azul

7.7
5661 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Edgewater · 7 tips and reviews

Lee K.Lee Keenan: The red hot sauce here rules, smokey and delicious.

Angel Y.Angel Ysaguirre: The red salsa is especially delicious. Homemade corn tortillas on the weekend!

Tony H.Tony Ham: They make carnitas the real way here. Check it out.

Brazilian Bowl Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

9. Brazilian Bowl Grill

8.4
3204 N Broadway St (Belmont), Chicago, IL
Brazilian Restaurant · Lake View East · 53 tips and reviews

Kyle L.Kyle Lackner: brazilian bowl is amazing, i stick to my american roots and go w the steak bowl w evrthng.try the spicy mango and the red hot sauce. brazilian sausage is delicious and brazilian burger is 2!

Eduardo C.Eduardo Castro: One of the best Brazilian restaurants you can find around here, and relatively cheap. As a Brazilian living in US and missing my home country food I can say: tastes like home!

Michael N.Michael Nordman: The employees here are so hot and flirty!

Roti Modern Mediterranean is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

10. Roti Modern Mediterranean

7.7
310 W Adams St (Franklin), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · The Loop · 22 tips and reviews

Parker R.Parker Rothhammer: Get the chicken Roti on flatbread with yogurt, red pepper sauce and cous cous... Mmmmmmmmm

Patricia B.Patricia Basuel: Their pita pocket has the best value for breakfast in the city.

Alex P.Alex Pierre-Traves: Best falafel in chicago and consistent too. Have it with the eggplant / aubergine

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

11. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.2
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The thin crust pies can be ordered with traditional red sauce or topped with olive oil, and the quality ingredients like prosciutto, Italian sausage, spicy salami and arugula pay tribute to Italy. Read more.

marykay d.marykay demaio: This place has the best Napolitan style pizza in Chicago!!! Their Margherita is out of this world. Go before 6 to get seating though in the summer it's packed.

Tony B.Tony Bailey: try the sausage and broocoli pizza

Taquería Moran is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

12. Taquería Moran

8.3
2226 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Square · 74 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: The sweetness of the al pastor and the bits of pineapple match up perfectly with acidity in the red sauce. Read more.

Michele D.Michele Doyle: Best guac in town, no comparisons!

Steve R.Steve Ruiz: The bathroom was covered in blood!

Armand's Victory Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

13. Armand's Victory Tap

9.1
1416 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 7 tips and reviews

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Some of the best service I've ever had! Everyone was so friendly! Gorgeous interior. Loved the On Tap Pinot Noir and the rolled eggplant app. Can't wait to come back when we are hungrier!

Honey L.Honey Little: Get the meatballs!!!

Zenaida S.Zenaida Samaniego: Great food, great service,

Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

14. Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern

8.7
3647 N Clark St (at Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 4 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Mandujano: Great atmosphere before and after Cubs games

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Must try the brunch buffet on the weekends with a $15 all you can drink mimosas or bud light package.

Randy K.Randy Kirchhoff: Great vibe within the shadows of Wrigley Field.

Triple Crown Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in Chicago.

15. Triple Crown Restaurant

7.8
2217 S Wentworth Ave (at Cermak), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 60 tips and reviews

E. W.E. W.: Go for dim sum. Get the pot stickers and roll them in the bright red sauce provided. Put them in your mouth whole, careful not to burn. Delicious.

Jaime S.Jaime Sanchez: One of the best restaurants in Chinatown. Great Orange Chicken. Must try Emperor Potstickers, my favorite.

Sheena B.Sheena B!!💵💸💵😋: I think we tried everything!! Pepper steak not good!